Urology Coding Alert
7 Steps Help You Continue Improving Documentation to Stay ICD-10 Ready
Urology Coding Alert
- CCI 20.2:
Skin Excisions, Urogynecology, E/M Top the July CCI Target List
Good news: Most new edit pairs will allow a modifier. Round three of the 2014 [...] - CCI 20.2:
Don't Expect to Capture Payment for G0463 With Urinary Procedures
Facilities will face challenges billing outpatient clinic visits with procedures. Physician practices are not the [...] - Clip and Save:
Check If Other Modifiers Apply Before Attaching 59
Save modifier 59 as a ‘last resort’ answer to getting paid. When you see a [...] - ICD-10 Preparation:
7 Steps Help You Continue Improving Documentation to Stay ICD-10 Ready
Stress legibility as well as detailed notes. Every coder knows that documentation is the key [...] - Reader Question:
Pay Attention to Gender For Proper Dilation Coding
Question: Which code should I use for a urethral dilation via a balloon dilator when the [...] - Reader Question:
Scrap 54440 Without Repair
Question: I need to know the code for penile exploration. The urologist wrote “Incision was made. [...] - Reader Question:
Capture Prostate Cystogram with 2 Codes
Question: How should I report prostate cyst aspiration, prostate cystogram, and cystoscopy? Virginia Subscriber Answer: First, report [...] - Reader Question:
Add Record Review to Your MDM Calculation
Question: A patient had 10 years of medical records sent to our urologist for review. Much [...] - You Be the Coder:
When Does an Active Cancer Diagnosis Turn to 'History Of'?
Question: I need a clarification on when to use a history of bladder cancer versus bladder [...]
